FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2008

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ADAM: LEGEND OF THE BLUE MARVEL #5

Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #5 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kevin Grevioux, with art by Mat Broome and a cover by Juan Doe.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It all comes down to this! The Blue Marvel and his greatest arch-nemesis, the virtually indestructible Anti-Man, face each other for the first time in over 45 years! The last time these two titans clashed, the villain was nearly killed and the hero's life was all but destroyed. Now full circle, Adam Brashear, the Blue Marvel, stands up to reclaim the legacy that should have been his all along. But at what cost...?"

Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #5 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ASTONISHING TALES #2

Astonishing Tales #2 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Ted McKeever and Jonathan Hickman, with art by by Kenneth Rocafort, Lou Kang, McKeever and Nick Pitarra and Rocafort.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Can the Punisher and Wolverine survive a round with the ferocious Predator X -- and who is the beast's sexy wrangler? Has Arno Stark, the Iron Man of 2020, met his match in a band of hijack-happy sky-pirates? Will M.O.D.O.K. make it through a meal without killing anyone in a superhero greasy spoon? And are newbie directors Cannonball and Sunspot (of New Mutants) going to make movie magic in the Mojoverse? All is revealed here!"

Astonishing Tales #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #11

Captain Britain and MI13 #11 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by Stuart Immonen.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Vampire State.' Dracula continues his plan to take the United Kingdom for vampires and monsters. Who is the traitor in the ranks of MI13? Can Spitfire possibly deny what she is? Can Captain Britain save his nation? Find out here!"

Captain Britain and MI13 #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #11

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Wesley Craig and a cover by David Yardin.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"If Captain Marvel is no more, how is he here? With War of Kings about to explode across the galaxy, two of the Guardians face death itself! Drax and Quasar journey beyond the veil of life in a desperate quest to find Moondragon. But what is waiting for them on the other side, and will it ever let them return? It's a double shot of cosmic horror -- that plants the seeds for where Guardians of the Galaxy is heading next!"

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER #33

Ghost Rider #33 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron, with art by Tony Moore and a cover by Arthur Suydam.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Trials and Tribulations,' part 1. After the shocking events of last issue, the all-new Caretaker struggles to pick up the pieces of her life, but the mad dog man-mountain called The Deacon has other plans. Also, Caretaker gives us a special guided tour of the long sordid history of the Spirit of Vengeance in America, including glimpses of some previously unseen Ghost Riders of the past."

Ghost Rider #33 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #11

Invincible Iron Man #11 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Salvador Larocca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'World's Most Wanted,' part 4. Tony risks it all to say goodbye to a friend. Maria Hill arrives in Texas -- only to find she's been beaten to the punch and now is outnumbered, outgunned, and out of luck. And time. And hope. All this as Pepper Potts goes to an old ally in hopes of stopping things from getting a whole lot worse for Tony Stark -- everybody's pal Jim Rhodes...once Iron Man himself and currently War Machine. Worlds are colliding! Guys in robot suits are fighting! Norman Osborn is ruling the world!"

Invincible Iron Man #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: IMMORTAL IRON FIST #23

Immortal Iron Fist #23 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art by Kano and a cover by Patrick Zircher.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"There have been sixty-six men and women to carry the mantle of the Immortal Iron Fist -- 66 men and women who have proudly and eagerly stood fast before the unstoppable forces of evil, and valiantly fought them back. Except one. This is the story of Park Li -- a pacifist, who sought to pursue wisdom rather than war. But fate would defy him -- as K'un-Lun is overwhelmed by a deadly plague, Park Li is the only student ready to become the city's Immortal Weapon. And war is coming...bloody, brutal war..."

Immortal Iron Fist #23 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #49

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #49 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Sumerak, with art by Sanford Greene and a cover by Francis Tsai.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Every student at Midtown High knows that Flash Thompson is numero uno at every game he plays...and that rule applies to more than just varsity sports. Flash's video-gaming skills are the stuff of legend, and they just got him noticed by a super-villain looking to test a brand new arcade machine -- one that could destroy all of New York City! Will Peter Parker be able to swing into action and save his high school arch-nemeis before it's too late...or will this finally be 'game over' for the spectacular Spider-Man?"

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #49 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL APES: SPEEDBALL SPECIAL

Marvel Apes: Speedball Special will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Karl Kesel, with art by Ramon Bachs and a cover by John Watson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Bouncing out of the pages of the Marvel Apes mini-series -- it's the masked (monkey) marvel Speedball! Branded a traitor to the entire Ape Universe, the simian superhero is now exiled, alienated, and alone on a bizarre Planet of Humans! Can this monkey make it in Man's World? It won't be easy when he has to take down the Red Ghost and his Super Apes, put up with the irredeemable Ant-Man...and come face-to-face with the parents of the human Speedball! Plus: a super-strong gorilla in a Mexican wrestling mask? It canıt be Speedball's best friend, APE X...can it? It's a super-simian smackdown in the Mighty Marvel Monkey Manner, and more furry fun than humans should be allowed to have -- just ask any ape!"

Marvel Apes: Speedball Special will be 48 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY #7

Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #7 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roy Thomas, with art and cover by Greg Tocchini.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In this penultimate issue, Odysseus maintains his disguise as a beggar and enters an archery contest against the suitors who want the hand of his wife Penelope in marriage. When the contest ends, Odysseus reveals himself to the stunned suitors and then he and his son Telemachus face down their enemies in a battle to the death!"

Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #4

Marvel Illustrated: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #4 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Eric Shanower, with art and cover by Skottie Young.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"So you want to see the Wizard? Be careful what you wish for--or you'll find yourself blackmailed into murdering an old woman in order to get what you want. At least that's Dorothy's experience when she and her friends finally reach the Emerald City. And who or what is this Wizard really -- a disembodied head, a blazing ball of fire, or something stranger still? "

Marvel Illustrated: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE #68

Punisher: Frank Castle #68 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art by Michel Lacombe and a cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Six Hours to Kill, Part 3: Hour Game.' So much for Brotherly Love...Seems like everyone in Philadelphia wonıt be content until theyıre staring at the 200-pound corpse of Frank Castle. See, everybody's gunning for the Punisher tonight -- a crooked Mayor, a hot blonde, a pair of dirty ex-cops, a roving gang of executioners, the Russian mob...oh, and the Philly PD and FBI, too. And if none of the above get him, the clock willthanks to the poison racing through Castle's veins that will kill him in less than three hours."

Punisher: Frank Castle #68 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY -- NIGHTCRAWLER #1

X-Men: Manifest Destiny -- Nightcrawler #1 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by James Asmus, with art by Jorge Molina and a cover by Brandon Peterson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Since the move to San Francisco and after the events of X-Infernus, Nightcrawler realizes a hard truth -- he has to quit the X-Men. Kurt has realized that the X-Men just don't need him anymore. He hasn't been operating at his highest levels and even the biggest strength he has -- teleportation -- has been made redundant by Pixie who can do it better and more efficiently. The departure of one of the most important characters in X-Men history."

FIRST LOOK: X-MEN NOIR #4

X-Men Noir #4 will arrive in stores on March 11 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and covers by Dennis Calero.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The blue-garbed man of mystery known as The Angel plummeted like a stone out of the blazing firestorm! Death on the street below appeared to be his only destination!'
"'But suddenly, with a titanic effort, he managed to twist his red cape against the wind! Itself flickering with flame, the glider sent his muscular form hurtling through the windows of an office buildin's upper stories with a teeth-rattling crash...'"